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Outpatient clinics any medical facilities where patients receive medical care, but do not stay overnight, as in a hospital.

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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